Simulating evolution trajectory of ruderal weeds by computational modeling

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Common evolutionary trajectory of short life-cycle in Brassicaceae ruderal weeds

Ling-Zi Li et al.

Summary: Understanding the origin and adaptation of weeds is critical for their management. In this study, the authors use genome assembly, population genomics, and QTL mapping to establish Cardamine occulta as a model for studying weed ruderality, and identify FLC and CRY2 as genetic drivers for the establishment of a short life cycle.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2023)

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Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Weed genomics: yielding insights into the genetics of weedy traits for crop improvement

Yujie Huang et al.

Summary: Weeds cause significant economic and ecological damage worldwide. In the past decade, the number of sequenced weed species has increased greatly, with 26 species having their genomes sequenced and assembled de novo. These genomes vary in size from 270 Mb (Barbarea vulgaris) to almost 4.4 Gb (Aegilops tauschii). The availability of chromosome-level assemblies for 17 of these species and genomic investigations in 12 species have greatly facilitated research on weed management and biology, providing valuable genetic materials for crop improvement.

ABIOTECH (2023)

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Review Plant Sciences

Into the weeds: new insights in plant stress

Gourav Sharma et al.

Summary: Weeds, as a unique group of stress tolerators, have evolved traits that enable them to rapidly adapt to harsh environments. Studying weeds can provide insights into weed management and crop improvement by gaining a deeper understanding of their mechanisms, adaptations, and genetic and physiological bases for stress tolerance.

TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2021)

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